Date: Thursday 18 August 2016, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Follow the trail through the 1914 Gallery to find out about soldiers in the First World War.
50p per trail (admission applies), no need to book.
Events - 18 Aug 16
Tommy’s Trail – Thu 18 Aug 2016
Junk Modelling – Thu 18 Aug 2016
Date: Thursday 18 August 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum
Let your imagination run riot as you reuse and recycle a variety of materials to create a sculpture inspired by the Roman objects in our collection.
This activity is on daily from 15 August to 21 August at 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.
Included in admission, no need to book.
Make a Periscope – Thu 18 Aug 2016
Date: Thursday 18 August 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Make a periscope to take down and peep over the trench wall outside in the Mill area. Self-led family activity.
Included in admission, no need to book.
Studio Drop-in: Fancy Dress Summer – Thu 18 Aug 2016
Date: Thursday 18 August 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Be inspired by William Etty’s painting Preparing for a Fancy Dress Ball and dress up, draw your own portrait, design a paper costume and add your work to our collage (materials provided, suitable for all ages).
Sessions take place every day from 1 August to 31 August 2016, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.
Free with gallery admission, no need to book.
Tommy’s Trench – Thu 18 Aug 2016
Date: Thursday 18 August 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Meet our First World War soldier and help him build a section of trench wall. Find out about the daily life of a soldier on the front and be put through your paces in a drill session. This activity takes place in our outside Mill Area.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Volunteer’s Gallery Talk – Thu 18 Aug 2016
Date: Thursday 18 August 2016, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers every Tuesday and Thursday for a free talk from 12pm. The subject will vary but will relate to one of the displays in the museum.
Please note that as these talks are volunteer-led, we cannot guarantee that they will always take place. Please ring ahead on 01904 687687 or check with our Welcome Team on arrival in case of cancellation.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Art Shot Talks – Thu 18 Aug 2016
Date: Thursday 18 August 2016, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Join our Welcome Team for our free 10 minute Art Shot talks daily 2pm- 2.45pm except for Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The subject will vary but will relate to the displays and collections currently on at York Art Gallery.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Artists Garden Launch Party – Thu 18 Aug 2016
Date: Thursday 18 August 2016, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Join us for the launch of our new Artists Garden and the inaugural contemporary art commission by Charles Holland of Ordinary Architecture on Thursday 18th August 2016 at 6.30pm.
Foundation Myths, produced especially for the Artists Garden, draws on the rich history of the site and its many uses over the centuries. It is inspired by the persistent myth that architecture evolves directly from nature and refers to the area’s former use as an orchard as well as the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey within the abbey precinct.
This is the first work to be shown in the Artists Garden which is part of a new two acres of space recently opened to the public.
Tickets are £20 and include a glass of prosecco and canapes. Any proceeds will be put towards supporting improvements in the York Museum Gardens.
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